Accounting and Financial Reporting Assistant Manager

RSM UK Group LLP.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an Assistant Manager to join their Financial Reporting team in Leeds. The role includes managing client relationships and overseeing financial reporting assignments. Candidates should be ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong understanding of UK financial reporting requirements and experience with FS102 and FS101. The company offers competitive benefits including study support, flexible working arrangements, and 26 days of holiday. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

ACA / ACCA Study Support

Flexible working

26 Days Holiday

Lifestyle and Health benefits

Access to 300+ courses

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA qualified.
• A strong understanding of UK financial reporting requirements.
• Experience of working to FS102 and FS101.

Responsibilities

• Act as day-to-day point of contact for clients.
• Manage a small portfolio of corporate clients within the internal budget.
• Plan assignments and confirm arrangements with clients.

Skills

ACA / ACCA qualified

Strong understanding of UK financial reporting requirements

Experience of working to FS102 and FS101

Knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS financial reporting

Working knowledge of corporation tax

Job description

Financial Reporting team in Manchester, to assist managers to profitably deliver work across a portfolio of corporate clients. This role will focus on complex financial reporting and consolidations, whilst managing a small portfolio of corporate and not‑for‑profit clients.

Responsibilities

• Acting as day‑to‑day point of contact for clients and practising the principles of excellent client service at all times.
• Managing a small portfolio of corporate clients within the agreed internal budget for the job and addressing any material points identified on assignments with the team.
• Planning assignments in accordance with the firm's standard procedures and confirming arrangements with the client, including likely costs and billing arrangements.
• Ensuring that assignments are undertaken in accordance with instructions, and carrying out complex aspects of the assignment efficiently, thoroughly and in accordance with the firm's procedures.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• ACA / ACCA qualified.
• A strong understanding of UK financial reporting requirements.
• Experience of working to FS102 and FS101.
• Knowledge and experience of UK GAAP and IFRS financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of corporation tax will also be beneficial.

What we can offer you

• ACA / ACCA Study Support.
• Flexible working.
• 26 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days).
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our in‑house Talent Development team.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM: We want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That’s why we’re working together to ensure our firm’s principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle‑market businesses thrive. We are a fast‑growing firm with big ambitions – we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our solutions create an enhanced tailored approach to support our clients in achieving their strategic goals and empower our people to make an impact and develop their own unique career path.

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